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$120,000 – $145,000
Listed on BlackSky’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This role involves designing and implementing mission planning algorithms and software requirements for an autonomous satellite constellation, working with cross-functional teams to optimize imaging capture and autonomous operations. It suits engineers with 6+ years of experience in algorithm design, complex system automation, and either satellite/aerial imaging or optimization problem-solving who can bridge prototype development and production requirements.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, or computer science
- At least 6 years of professional experience in relevant field
- Experience automating complex systems such as satellites, vehicle fleets, drones, or logistics
- Experience with planning or optimization algorithms
- Experience writing technical requirements and driving implementation
- Experience with project management or software product development
- Proficiency in Go or Python
- Knowledge of software design, data structures, algorithm efficiency, and scalable code
- US citizenship
Nice to have
- Expertise in satellite or aerial imagery mission planning algorithms including point target, strip mapping, pushbroom, whiskbroom, wide area capture or stereo capture
- Fluency with orbital mechanics, attitude dynamics, and satellite systems
- Demonstrated modeling and simulation project experience
- Expertise with integer or linear program solvers
- Experience with embedded systems for satellites or autonomous vehicles